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"I did not buy a caravan; but I realised that a book is like a caravan, a home away from home, taking you to unexpected places. It seemed only natural to name the publishing house I was dreaming of Caravan Books. My friend, Alex Smith, recommended 'Press' instead of 'Books', and the 'K' was my own idea."

"Writing in English, Afrikaans and German, Snyckers explores the possibilities of translation and creative expansion."

"For my project, which I will conduct in 2019 and 2020, I am especially interested in Breytenbach’s idea of 'imagining Africa', which is in line with his “Imagine Africa” project at the Gorée Institute in Dakar, Senegal."

"All we want deep down is that
perfect dressmaker who
knows when the time is nigh"

"Vir hierdie eerste fees het ons woordsmede wat in die Wes-Kaap woon, genooi om deel te neem. Dis 'n lekker wye verskeidenheid van interessante mense: Deon Meyer, Rudie van Rensburg, Karin Brynard, Chanette Paul, Irna van Zyl, Julian Jansen, Sally Andrew, Joanne Hichens, Michéle Rowe en veel meer."

The Sunday Times Literary Awards shortlists for the Alan Paton Award for non-fiction, and the Barry Ronge Fiction Prize, have been announced.

"A man and a woman meet after not seeing each other for years and what starts off as a romantic, booze-fuelled evening, slowly begins to unravel into a psychological mystery as an incident from their shared history rears its head. Audiences can expect to see a production that is both depraved and utterly liberating within an engaging context of regret and vengeance rooted in cruel relationships and savage betrayals when they book to see the premiere of The Hucksters at Alexander Upstairs from 22 July to 3 August."

"As dusk settles with the dust, cattle dreams still linger"

"... does my mind only think of geography any time I’m with you?"

"A captain’s journey details a fascinating time in the history of South African soccer, with the sport making the shift from semi-professional to professional."

"Lacuna is the story of Lucy Lurie, a fictional woman who shares a name with one of the main characters in Disgrace (published exactly two decades ago in 1999). It is a feminist ‘reply’, for want of a better word, to JM Coetzee’s most famous — or infamous (depending on one’s reading) — novel."

"Despite the ambitious title of this book, and the feeling it left of not being detailed enough, The rise and decline of the Afrikaners is still very much worth the read."

"Despite the criticism that it received, Lawfare is one of the most interesting and stimulating books that I have read in a long time. It is a book that makes important legal cases from the past accessible in a language easy to understand for the average person."

“In celebration of the Women’s Day long weekend in August, classical music enthusiasts can look forward to enjoying music by exceptional women at the 11^th Klein Karoo Klassique.”     

WAG (Waiting) is a contemporary dance  production featuring the renowned Figure Of 8 Dance Collective, Grant van Ster and Shaun Oelf. The young dance talents, Dustin Jannetjies and Gabriela Dirkse will join them on stage. 

"I would definitely suggest that those who are too scared of going low-carb would do well with Creed’s book."

"Booksmart, a film about high school – the current colosseum where the innocent and not so innocent are fed to lions – is simply not cruel enough to feel authentic, not funny enough to make you cringe at what you are laughing at, and not insane enough to elevate it to mockumentary/spoof status."

"North Facing is one of a recent stable of coming-of-age books set in South Africa where moral issues are revisited in later life."

"To compare this scenario, where songs were routinely banned, musicians harassed and/or locked up, and parties and gigs teargassed, with the rock scene of today is like comparing porcupines with export grapes. It’s not only impossible; it’s simply not useful."

Just two weeks into its South African premiere run, The Fugard Theatre’s production of multiple Tony-Award winning musical Kinky Boots has been extended. Bookings are now open for performances until 27 October.